Northern Region

Your local small business development center provides No Cost Counseling and Low Cost Training services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from transforming ideas into business plans, to developing growth strategies for existing businesses. The Northern Region and our partners provide a path for support and development of small businesses through every stage of their development.

Most of our certified, professional business counselors have owned or managed successful businesses. Through practical experience and continual professional development, they have gained the knowledge and insight to help resolve problems or develop and implement new strategies for success. We train and collaborate with local business leaders to stay abreast of economic trends, market conditions and financial resources. We are the resource center for Carroll County, Harford County and Cecil County businesses.

The Northern Region SBDC works locally in conjunction with economic development offices, colleges and universities, financial institutions, business associations, chamber of commerce, and small business owners. Our program is designed to strengthen firms, thereby contributing to the growth of our local, state and national economies.

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The Maryland SBDC Program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor's or participants' opinions, products, or services. All of SBA's programs and services are extended to the public on a non discriminatory basis.

About Us

The Maryland SBDC is an accredited member of a national network. In addition to our support of small business development, the SBDC is also accredited to provide intellectual property and technology commercialization assistance to businesses in the technology industry.